Cocada with Fresh Corn

• 1½ cups sugar
• 1 vanilla bean, split
• ½ cup fresh coconut mil

In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, vanilla bean, and coconut milk.

Simmer over moderate heat until the sugar dissolves.

Add the shredded coconut and cook for 7 to 8 minutes to extract the flavors.

Pour in the milk, bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer, stirring often, for about 20 minutes, until the mixture thickens.

Remove from the heat and add the